Project Manager Lead

As a Project Manager Lead at PingWind, your key responsibilities will include managing all PBIs, ensuring baseline schedule adherence, analyzing project requirements, preparing labor estimates, and coordinating with various teams across the organization to achieve project goals. You'll play a crucial role in presenting reports to management and ensuring compliance with DoD and Army regulations.

To qualify for the Project Manager Lead position at PingWind, applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field along with PMP certification, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification, and IAM II Level. Additionally, two years of recent experience in managing IT projects in a large enterprise environment is required.

PingWind prefers candidates with over two years of experience managing applications portfolios within complex enterprises. Familiarity with SCRUM Master methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and compliance with application and web regulations specific to the DoD and Army will also enhance your candidacy.

In addition to the mandatory PMP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and IAM II certifications, having a Security+ certification and SCRUM Master certification will greatly benefit applicants for the Project Manager Lead role at PingWind, showcasing a robust skill set in project management.

PingWind is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering continuing education assistance, robust health and dental insurance options, and employee assistance programs to ensure that our Project Manager Lead has the resources necessary to thrive and grow in their career.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects you've managed, the scope, and the technologies involved. Emphasize your role in coordinating tasks and collaborating with various teams to deliver results.

Discuss your process for managing change, including how you assess impacts, communicate changes to your team, and adjust project plans while maintaining alignment with overall goals.

Specify your familiarity with various methodologies such as SCRUM, Agile, or DevSecOps. Provide examples of how you've successfully applied these methodologies in previous projects to ensure efficiency and quality.

Share strategies you've used to inspire team motivation, such as recognizing individual contributions, fostering open communication, and aligning tasks with team members' strengths and professional goals.

Present a specific project that posed challenges, detailing the steps you took to overcome obstacles, your leadership style, and any techniques you used that ensured the project's success.

Mention any project management tools you have experience with, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana. Discuss how you use these tools to streamline communication and track project progress.

Explain your method for prioritization, emphasizing factors like project deadlines, stakeholder needs, and resource availability. Mention techniques you use to keep tasks aligned with project goals.

Discuss your knowledge of DoD and Army regulations, and provide examples of how you have ensured compliance in your past projects, particularly in regulated environments.

Talk about your approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. Provide an example of how proactive risk management led to a successful project outcome.

Share your passion for working with federal government projects and how you align with PingWind's mission. Discuss the specific aspects of the company culture and projects that excite you.